Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Lebanon, NH (2026)

Lebanon, New Hampshire has a population of about 14,759. The city’s median household income is $92,288 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 73 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Lebanon, with tuition ranging from $6,720 to $29,257 per year for indexed programs. In New Hampshire, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $103,810 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Lebanon

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 73 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Lebanon. Distances are calculated from Lebanon city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Upper Valley Educators InstituteLebanon, NH1.1 miContact school for pricing
Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NH5.1 miContact school for pricing
River Valley Community CollegeClaremont, NH16.8 mi$6,940 - $24,442
Colby-Sawyer CollegeNew London, NH20.8 miContact school for pricing
Vermont State UniversityRandolph, VT27.4 miContact school for pricing
Plymouth State UniversityPlymouth, NH29.4 mi$14,558 - $29,257
Magdalen CollegeWarner, NH30.5 miContact school for pricing
New England CollegeHenniker, NH38.4 miContact school for pricing
Norwich UniversityNorthfield, VT40.3 miContact school for pricing
Lakes Region Community CollegeLaconia, NH40.5 mi$6,720 - $22,877

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Hampshire schools on the New Hampshire liberal arts page.


Liberal Arts Wages Near Lebanon

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Hampshire, statewide)
Public Relations Specialist$70,570
Management Analyst$103,810
Technical Writer$91,710
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$43,700
Editor$65,920
Training and Development Specialist$71,740
Human Resources Specialist$65,610

Source: BLS, May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Lebanon at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,759Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$92,288Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+56.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Liberal Arts-related employment in Grafton County165 workers, 29 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Lebanon, NH?

Our directory has 73 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Lebanon. The closest is Upper Valley Educators Institute in Lebanon, NH (1.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Lakes Region Community College (40.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles in New Hampshire?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles in New Hampshire are: Management Analyst ($103,810), Technical Writer ($91,710), Training and Development Specialist ($71,740). Wages for Lebanon workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Barre instead of Lebanon?

Barre, VT is 41.0 miles from Lebanon and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Lebanon an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Lebanon’s median household income of $92,288 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lebanon while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Hampshire public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.